Consulting

Arts & Museum Education Consultant/Writer, Marilyn JS Goodman specializes in conducting workshops and writing materials for schools, libraries, academic institutions, and cultural organizations, as well as strategic planning and project development for new museums, exhibitions or special galleries geared to children and families. Specialties include:

• In-Service training and staff development workshops for school and museum educators.

• Linking the arts with the basic elementary school curriculum

• Program, content development, and learning activities for schools and museums based on works of art.

Selected Work

Children's Art - Parents

Children Draw explores the meaning and value of drawing for youngsters from toddlers to aged twelve. Informed by psychology and practical teaching with children, it guides readers through the progressive stages and characteristics of drawing development as children change mentally, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively. It offers tips to encourage children to express their ideas visually and recommends age-appropriate materials, workspaces and different media. Packed with delightful examples of children's art, Children Draw is an essential book for parents and carers interested in their child's art activities.